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CRX is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2013, consisting of Nick Valensi (lead vocals, guitar), Ralph Alexander (drums), Brad Oberhofer (keyboard, backing vocals), Jon Safley (bass, backing vocals) and Darian Zahedi (guitar, backing vocals). The band released their debut album, New Skin, on October 28, 2016. The album's first single, "Ways to Fake It", was released on September 7, 2016 through Vevo and Spotify. Valensi has described the band's sound as a mix of power pop and heavy metal, and has named The Cars, Cheap Trick and Elvis Costello as influences.

Band members

Current members

• Nick Valensi – lead vocals, lead guitar (2013–present)
• Darian Zahedi – rhythm guitar (2015–present)
• Brad Oberhofer – keyboard, backing vocals (2018–present)
• Jon Safley – bass guitar, synth/synth bass, percussion, backing vocals (2014–present)
• Ralph Alexander – drums, percussion (2015–present)

Former members

• Richie Follin – keyboard, guitar, backing vocals (2013–2018)

Discography

Albums

• New Skin (2016)
• Peek (2019)

EPs

• Interiors (2024)

Singles

• "Ways to Fake It" (2016)
• "Broken Bones" (2016)
• "Love Me Again" (2018)
• "We’re All Alone" (2019)
• "Falling" (2019)
• "Get Close" (2019)

References

1. "Nick Valensi of CRX and The Strokes interview with Miles the DJ". YouTube. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
2. ^ Doyle, Patrick (6 September 2016). "Nick Valensi on New Side Project, State of the Strokes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
3. Strauss, Matthew (30 August 2016). "The Strokes' Nick Valensi Announces Debut CRX Album Produced by Josh Homme". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
4. Rettig, James (30 August 2016). "Nick Valensi's CRX Detail Debut Album Produced By Josh Homme". Stereogum. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
5. Pearce, Sheldon (8 September 2016). "The Strokes' Nick Valensi Shares New CRX Track "Ways to Fake It". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
6. ^ Kaye, Ben (June 21, 2019). "The Strokes' Nick Valensi's other band, CRX, announce new album, share "We're All Alone": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

External links

• Official website

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